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Personal equation

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007877

A systematic error or bias introduced into observations by an individual observer, often due to variations in reaction time or interpretation of instrument readings. In meteorology, this could apply to visual observations of cloud cover or the timing of events. Modern automated instruments have largely reduced the impact of personal equation.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007877
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007877",
  "term": "Personal equation",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A systematic error or bias introduced into observations by an individual observer, often due to variations in reaction time or interpretation of instrument readings. In meteorology, this could apply to visual observations of cloud cover or the timing of events. Modern automated instruments have largely reduced the impact of personal equation.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/personal-equation/"
}

Record 7,031 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.